Admission criteria

The following admissions information is specific to Australian and New Zealand students. View international undergraduate student entry requirements.

• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Diploma of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business (Accounting)
• Diploma of Business (International Tourism)
• Diploma of Business (Sports Management)
• Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
• Diploma of Event Management
• Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Diploma of Property

APPLICANTS WITH RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION (WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS)

Australian Year 12 students

Completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).

ATAR

Aspire does not use ATAR selection ranks for admissions.

HOW TO APPLY

• University Admissions Centre (UAC)
• Direct Application

APPLICANTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY

A completed higher education qualification
OR
A minimum of four completed undergraduate subjects (an equivalent of 12 ICMS credit points). Refer to the Advanced Standing Policy for more information.

HOW TO APPLY

• Direct Application
• University Admissions Centre (UAC)

APPLICANTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY

Successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification (under the AQF) or above.

HOW TO APPLY

• Direct Application
• University Admissions Centre (UAC)

​APPLICANTS WITH WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE (completed secondary education more than two years ago)

Applicants, who are over 18 years of age, and completed secondary education more than two years ago, may be eligible for admission based on specific work and life experience.

Undergraduate applicants are required to provide evidence of at least two years of full-time paid work experience. This evidence must be well documented and include the following:

• a CV/resume
• at least two reference letters or statements of service
• job descriptions; and
• a completed Statement of Purpose eForm

Statements of service or signed reference letters must be on company letterhead. If an applicant has been self-employed, they should supply a statement from their accountant, solicitor or tax agent.

However, it is not recommended that applicants just rely on work experience, and should consider supplementing it with the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) . STAT is a national test designed to assess the aptitude of students seeking admission to tertiary education courses in Australia for those who do not have the formal entry requirements.  For non-school leavers, the Institution accepts results from the STAT multiple-choice test as an alternative means of entry if the applicant is applying on the basis of work experience. STAT score required for entry is 140.STAT results are valid for two years.

Applicants may also wish to provide evidence of formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, which demonstrates a reasonable prospect of success in the course applied for.

All evidence provided by the applicant will be verified for authenticity.

Entry Pathways available include:

SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATION SCHEME (SRS)

Through the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) you can receive an early offer to study at Aspire Institute before the release of HSC subject results and ATAR.

Applications for SRS are made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). When you apply, you will be assessed against the following criteria:

1. A school rating of your learning/aptitude
2. Predicted ATAR of 50 or above
3. An application interview

Read more about SRS on the UAC website: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and-schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes

Note: SRS can be used in conjunction with an existing Aspire Institute application or alternative entry program such as Early Entry. Information collected by UAC will be provided to Aspire Institute and be used to supplement any existing applications.

ELITE ATHLETE AND PERFORMER ENTRY

Aspire Institute understands the additional pressures placed on students through significant involvement in sport and the performing arts and we believe this should be considered for entry to higher education. The Aspire Elite Athletes and Performers Admissions pathway is for students whose sport or performing arts commitments may have impacted on their studies.

Eligibility

• Elite Athletes –
  To be considered an elite athlete, you must have represented your school or state at the national level competition during Years 11 and/or 12.
• Elite Performers –
  To be considered an elite performer, you must have performed in extended or significant productions during Years 11 and/or 12.

EARLY ENTRY

Early Entry is designed for high-achieving HSC students who want to secure a place at Aspire Institute in the upcoming February intake before sitting the HSC exams.

LEADERSHIP ENTRY PROGRAM

Aspire Institute understands the value of leadership and we believe it should be rewarded. Our Leadership Entry Program offers students who have demonstrated significant leadership in their school and/or community, a guaranteed place at Aspire Institute based on their academic achievement, leadership experience and aspirations, and a nomination from their school. Take your first step to becoming management ready today!

Eligibility

You are currently completing your year 12 studies and are a School Captain/Vice-Captain, Prefect or Student Representative Council President/Vice President or member. In addition, Aspire Institute also seeks applications from students who have demonstrated leadership through their involvement with community organisations and clubs.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

SEAS, or special consideration, is a pathway that gives special consideration to applicants who have faced financial hardship, a disability or medical condition or difficult life of family challenges to applicants seeking admission into a course at the Institution.

Criteria for Admission

Each application is assessed individually based on the evidence provided by the applicant to support their circumstances. Applications must include supporting documentation, for example, a medical practitioner’s report. Admission will be determined on a case by case basis by the DVC (Learning and Teaching).

Applicants with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Background

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can apply with either recent secondary education (within the last two years), Vocational Education and Training (VET) study and/or work and life experience (completed secondary education more than two years ago) as outlined in section 7.2. Applicants must also provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Heritage” at the time of their application (or at their interview).

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Domestic applicants who have overseas qualifications are assessed using Aspire Institute’s international requirements as found in the entry requirements by country section.

English language proficiency 

• Australian Year 12 students must submit a performance band of no less than 2 in English
• English proficiency assessments must be completed no longer than two (2) years prior to commencement or one (1) year prior to commencement for applicants studying/residing in a non-English speaking environment.
• Applicants may sit an Aspire English proficiency test for purposes of entry. Available upon request.

Additional English entry requirements that are commonly accepted can be viewed here.

ENROLMENT

Acceptance of offer

Advanced standing/academic credit/recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Fees and charges

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